British Open Trivia

The largest margin of victory in the British Open was
13 strokes by Old Tom Morris in 1862.

The record for the most victories is six, by Harry Vardon. He won in 1896, 1898, 1899, 1903, 1911 and 1914.

The oldest winner was Old Tom Morris, who won in 1867, aged 46 years and 99 days.

The youngest winners was Young Tom Morris, who won in 1868, aged 17 years 5 months 8 days. Young Tom Morris was also the youngest competitor when he competed in the event in 1865, aged 14 years 4 months, 25 days.

The oldest competitor was
Gene Sarazen, who was aged 74 years, 4 months, 9 days in 1976.

The only time the Open was only played outside England and Scotland was 1951, at Royal Portrush Golf Club, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The tournament will return here in 2019.